About Us

Retail:
Hemp & Chocolat was created by Jan Pinney in 2001 as a niche market boutique that would combine the growing demand for quality hemp clothing and sustainable eco-products with the age-old passion for all things chocolate. Located in the tourist mecca of the Russian River in Northern California, the retail store enjoyed instant customer acceptance and continues to intrigue passers-by with its unique concept and product combination.

As a dedicated “green business”, Hemp & Chocolat is committed to maintaining the highest quality of eco-products the marketplace can provide and to promoting a program of gentle consumer education about environmental issues and the amazing benefits of hemp. Whether lured by chocolate, hemp clothing or just curiosity, visitors to Hemp & Chocolat enjoy the experience and often leave with just a little bit more than they came in with...even if it’s just a smile.

Wholesale:
In 2002 Hemp & Chocolat recognized an opportunity to promote the branding of it’s name and further grow its retail operation by entering into the wholesale market and manufacturing its own line of hemp clothing. Over the past four years the wholesale division has steadily grown and is currently expanding to include a complete line of children's clothing as well as adding new items for men and women.

With the launch of our new website, wholesalers will be able to preview and order on-line, download a wholesale catalog at their convenience and access their account information instantly. With the advent of so many new hemp blended fabric possibilities we wish to make the committment to our customers that our line will not diversify away from hemp but continue to explore new fabric combinations and the most up-to-date styles available.

Green Business Opportunity:

2006 marks another leap forward for Hemp & Chocolat with the launch of its exciting new business opportunity for anyone wanting to begin their own “Green Business”.

For more information on this interesting concept, please visit our Business Opportunity page on this website.